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14 Jul 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "ID:37053 - RUSHEY MEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL" was managed by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This contract, within the services industry category, specifically targets taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement process followed a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the scheme PAN3059. The award stage was reached, with the contract awarded on 14 July 2026. The contract period is set from 24 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, with a total value of £14,742. The procurement aimed to accommodate SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), emphasized by the procurement suitability targeting these groups.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing reliable taxi services and driver-inclusive vehicle hires. Companies like AZOOM TAXIS, the awarded supplier in this instance, can significantly benefit from the consistent demand from local governmental contracts. Smaller and socially focused enterprises are encouraged to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria, promoting inclusivity and potentially offering growth avenues for those willing to engage with public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

ID:37053 - RUSHEY MEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of transport services - journey stated in the title of this notice. It has been awarded following a Mini Competition under Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services. To find out more about this DPS and how to provide taxi services to the Council, please see Taxi firms tendering for contracts (leicester.gov.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58822f50-e251-4629-ab33-45a34bfbd6f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c07e53-83b0-45ee-8f26-dd77fd12cd35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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